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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

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PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE

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WILL BE REQUIRED

•Position Overview The purpose of this position is to ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by relieving technicians and veterinarians of technical and administrative work. The Experienced Veterinary Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties and conducts patient assessments, oversees animals recovering from anesthesia, and performs procedures and treatments. The Experienced Veterinary Assistant uses sound judgment when making decisions about patient care, responds quickly and calmly to emergencies, and maintains high standards of patient care. This person communicates clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need. Experienced Veterinary Assistants are friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and coworkers. They multi-task, prioritize tasks well, and think creatively. Experienced Veterinary Assistants strongly believe in the quality of care provided and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. The Veterinary Assistant provides for patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable and may provide training to other members of the healthcare team. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. The Experienced Veterinary Assistant must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. The operating hours for the clinic are as follows.

Monday-Thursday:

5:30pm-7:00am

Friday:

5:30pm through

Monday:

7:00am Reporting Structure Directly reports to the Licensed Veterinary Technician, Lead Experienced Veterinary Assistant, or Veterinarian on staff for the given shift. Periodically receives direction from Office Manager and Veterinarians. Works alongside the Technicians, who determine the scope and type of support services to be furnished and the procedures used to accomplish them. Primary Responsibilities Patient Care Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable. Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients' condition. Recognizes patients with contagious disease and follows relevant procedures. Provides safe and effective patient restraint. Medicates patients. Uses proper safety techniques and positioning for radiological procedures. Recovers patients from anesthesia. Assists veterinarians and technicians in surgery. Performs basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed. Assists with and documents patient treatments. Walks, cleans, and feeds patients. Sets up and assists with procedures, such as IV catheterization and other common treatments. Assists with patient admits and releases as needed. Ensures patients leave in better condition than when they arrived (e.g., clean and with IV catheter removed). Maintains knowledge of drugs and their uses. Assists with lab tests as needed. Completes medical records accurately and efficiently. Performs procedures such as fluid administration. Equipment and Facility Maintenance Cleans, cares for, and packs surgical equipment properly. Keeps hospital clean and stocked. Launders soiled blankets, towels, and other linens. Utilizes in-house inventory control procedures to ensure items are stocked appropriately. Personal Conduct Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual. Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members. Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed. Adheres to the posted work schedule. Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time. Follows hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences. Utilizes the time clock to clock in and out at the beginning and end of each day and during breaks. Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency. Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner. Additional Duties Attends departmental and staff meetings. Answers phone when the Client Care Specialist (receptionist) is unable to answer. Performs other duties as required. Requirements Education equivalent to high school diploma. At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems. Ability to properly restrain patients. Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures. Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision. Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. A commitment to outstanding client service. Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance. Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.

Preffered:

Two or more years of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you available to work on the weekends? Are you available to work on holidays? (New Years Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, etc.)

Experience:

Veterinary Assistant:

1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person